Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Engineer

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Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 – £44,263 p.a. depending on experience)

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on the 24th and 25th of April.

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you experienced with Building Energy Management Systems? Would you like to work for one of the largest UK Universities to control and improve its use of energy across a diverse and complex campus estate? Are you able to work innovatively with a wide range of stakeholders to improve systems and help the University to progress its Net Zero Carbon objectives? 

The University is seeking a Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Engineer to join the Engineering department within the Facilities Directorate. This new role has been developed to allow us to deliver immediate energy reduction measures and optimisations to the TREND BEMS 

Reporting to the Smart Building Systems Manager, your primary duties will consist of reviewing existing building control strategies, identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering change. You will also assist with the day-to-day operation of a complex university estate supported by our service contract BEMS engineers.

You will have a focus on improving HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) controlled systems performance in order to reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions, improve user comfort and provide a safe, compliant working environment.  

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

David Hayden Smart Buildings Systems Manager

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Facilities Directorate
School/Institute:  Engineering
Category:  Operational Support
Grade: 
Grade 7
Salary: 
£37,099 to £44,263
per annum
Post Type: 
Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Monday 11 March 2024
Closing Date:  Sunday 07 April 2024
Reference:  FDENG1006
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